Category Archives: Richard Rodgers

A Chain of Musicals: OKLAHOMA!

Posted on January 7, 2012 by David Fick

In January, Musical Cyberspace is going to work through a chain of musicals. This is how it works: each day I will discuss, in brief, a musical linked to the previous day’s musical by some kind of common ground. It … Continue reading →

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Double Take December: CAROUSEL

Posted on December 2, 2011 by David Fick

It’s Double Take December at Musical Cyberspace! Every musical pretty much has something one likes and something one doesn’t in it. This month I’ll be listing one of each for a range of musicals, a different one each day. Carousel … Continue reading →

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Musical Theatre Haiku Month: THE BOYS FROM SYRACUSE

Posted on August 25, 2011 by David Fick

The Boys From Syracuse Four men with two names – What do you do with such men? Love them, or love Love. Want to write your own The Boys From Syracuse haiku? Head to the comment box and give it … Continue reading →

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Musical Theatre Haiku Month: THE SOUND OF MUSIC

Posted on August 17, 2011 by David Fick

The Sound of Music None has her spirit None but the small white flowers Which will always bloom Want to write your own The Sound of Music haiku? Head to the comment box and give it a try!

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Musical Theatre Haiku Month: OKALHOMA!

Posted on August 15, 2011 by David Fick

Oklahoma! To become stately, A woman must choose her beau. What an allegory! Want to write your own Oklahoma! haiku? Head to the comment box and give it a try!

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Musical Theatre Haiku Month: FLOWER DRUM SONG

Posted on August 13, 2011 by David Fick

Flower Drum Song Children keep growing; She adores her womanhood. Pa-ra-pa pum pum! Want to write your own Flower Drum Song haiku? Head to the comment box and give it a try!

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Musical Theatre Haiku Month: SOUTH PACIFIC

Posted on August 9, 2011 by David Fick

South Pacific One magical night, Matching thoughts sing in the stars: Love checks prejudice. Want to write your own South Pacific haiku? Head to the comment box and give it a try!

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Musical Theatre Haiku Month: PAL JOEY

Posted on August 6, 2011 by David Fick

Pal Joey Bewitched by his horn, Women chase him gladly – Still he is alone Want to write your own Pal Joey haiku? Head to the comment box and give it a try!

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Lesser Known Musicals Month: THE HUNTING OF THE SNARK

Posted on July 3, 2011 by David Fick

The Hunting of the Snark I developed a very unhealthy obsession with this musical (which was created by Mike Batt, who wrote “Bright Eyes” and “Caravans” and discovered Katie Melua) after the concept album was played during our Class Music … Continue reading →

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May Madness: Are Period Musicals Dated?

Posted on May 22, 2011 by David Fick

May is a mad month. A month of random musings about various topics related to musical theatre. Feel free to share your thoughts on each topic in the comment box below. Are Period Musicals Dated? I think there is a … Continue reading →

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